The Southwest Alberta Sustainable Community Initiative (SASCI) is a catalyst for community sustainability, connecting the people in our communities with each other and with information and resources to build the community's capacity for environmental stewardship, social wellness, cultural diversity, and prosperity. Our mission is (1) to broadly engage the community regarding issues of importance to the health and sustainability of our environment, our society, and our economy, by providing information and guidance, encouraging dialogue, and facilitating resolution of these issues; and (2) to support the community in understanding, planning for, and achieving community sustainability.